Was planning where to go in between Teramachi Street area and to Higashiyama for late noon Ikebana class. Flipping through mags and found out one to be around Nishiki Market which definitely offers something different. A Matcha Fondue presented in a beautiful wooden tiered box. I am not a fan of Chocolate Fondue, maybe… Continue reading Matcha Fondue at Nishiki Ichiha
It has been a while for us to visit Shopping Arcades which are quite common to find in cities around Japan. From what I recalled, I felt it is more targeted to tourist with regular souvenir shops and so-so restaurants. But to my surprise while looking for Bento & Co. shop which is around Teramachi… Continue reading Mumokuteki Cafe
Japan is famous for its vending machines everywhere; in Tokyo, they even have various items being sold in vending machine. Even Hot Food/Drinks being sold too… Synonymous with vending machine is 24 Hour Convenient Shops in Japan; everywhere and anytime, also known as ‘Konbini/コンビニ’. You ought to find your ATM, breakfast/lunch/dinner meal, emergency items, snacks,… Continue reading Lawson, the convenient shop
I was looking for one of the vegetarian restaurant that is located at Isetan Kyoto located at JR Kyoto Station but I just realised, the upper floors for F&B area was Huge and before 12 pm, patrons had streamed steadily to this floor and most of restaurants were occupied. I felt as if Saturday is… Continue reading Yuba-oke at Shozanku Matsuyama Isetan Kyoto
If you heard the word ‘Kobe’, it reminds you of the famous Kobe Beef which is so tender, it just melts in your mouth when you eat it. Or you may be reminded too about the Great Kobe Earthquake in 1995. We had a chance to visit Kobe for a day and the main attraction… Continue reading Kobe Earthquake Museum
I was a fan of Pokemon Anime TV Series when it was first aired in late 90s, I thought the idea of creating different type of Pocket Monsters with reference to real animals or plants were highly imaginative and creative. How surprising it was when this year, Pokemon Go game took the world by surprise!… Continue reading To Kyoto Pokemon Center…Pika Pika Pikachu…
When in Kyoto, Have a Matcha…. Beside being famous for its temples, traditional machiyas or houses, beautiful handmade items; Kyoto is also famous for its matcha. Dessert shops mostly can be found around Gion and Kiyomizu-dera area; if you happen to be around these area; do drop by to any of the matcha shops which… Continue reading Have a Matcha Parfait at Gion Kinana
There have been news over the years of how Japanese pamper their pooches and kitties; and even some prefer to have pets. I recalled watching on TV, a Dog Spa where the Spa Machine looks a bit like a washing machine with front load but could accommodate a small dog with its human. The level… Continue reading Pet Shop in Kyoto
Been back in Kyoto, the first time I wanted to go for was the Yudofu, a Kyoto speciality dish that we missed to try on last trip. Why is it special? It is a type of Kyoto tofu which was produced since the Edo Period; made only from soybeans and water. Its simplicity draws out… Continue reading Yudofu, a Kyoto Specialty
I always used Luggage Service Delivery service during our past trips to Japan; not many tourists know about this until now. Judging by how the lug around their medium to big sized luggages around. And I love this service even more as I thought delivery from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto would take next… Continue reading The amazing Luggage Delivery service
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